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If you
look at our Kalendar, there is so much going on, I can't keep up
with writing about the events AND posting them. I need your help.
If you attend an event or have a heart-warming pet therapy story,
please send them to blogger@kpets.org. We'll post
them on the KPETSTails blog
and add a link to them in the newsletter too.
Here
are a few . . .
We do make a difference! - by Diane Rima
This
was the note Dori sent me after our initial visit. Two patients,
Janet and Willard are known for being very hard to get along
with.....because of the disease. But when Chester prances through
the door, all that changes and smiles abound. There's more
on Chester's blog if you want to hear more of the story. Click here for more . . .
MORE
Positive Feedback - by Mary
Gottfried
Murrary Gottfried was a hit at the Etown College
Homesickness Workshop last week. They are inviting him back for
other counseling center programs. I'll let everyone know when the
next event is scheduled in case anyone wants to join us.
________________________________
From: Kristin
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 3:18 PM
To: Gottfried, Mary Subject: Thank you...
Hello Mary, Many thanks for your time in bringing
Murray to our program. We had a wonderful turn out as you know,
largely due to the presence of Murray. If he is available again in
the near future we would love to have him back. We are thinking
about a program to target first-year students who are feeling
stressed and overwhelmed. Thanks again, Kris
Learning the Hard Way - by Nicole Graybill
Just a side note, that can be shared with
other dog owners. Junior scared me two nights ago. He snuck into
one of our closets and chewed on an ant trap. He punctured the
trap, so I was really scared. I called the PETS Emergency hospital
and they checked for me on the poison that is used.
I believe the chemical is Avermectin (it
starts with an "A"), which strangely enough is a
component in many heartworm medications. That's not to say that
they should have it, but luckily he did not get sick or worse. They
told me that the other traps with the green pellets and other
chemicals can cause internal bleeding. The traps that I had are the
white plastic traps from Raid.
I know I'm probably not the only dog owner
this has happened to, and not the only home owner with ants - but
it is good to let people know that some poisons can be less
dangerous than others. Of course, this all happened around 10
pm, so that added to the fun!
A Visit Full of Surprises - by Patti Jo Hibshman
The day and visit turned out to be much
brighter than the skies outside! Suzy Q, my black Labrador
Retriever/mix and I traveled to Camp Hill Golden Living on
September 28.
The plan was to have KPETS teams come and walk
outside with the residents. This was my first time, so we were glad
to follow Kevin and Wanda Landis and Chip, dressed in a peace
scarf, inside the front door. Chip is a black Labrador Retriever
and fly ball champion. He is a regular visitor to Camp Hill Golden
Living Center with his owners.
Suzy Q received warm greetings and lots of
attention from residents in the hall. Since it was gray, cloudy and
threatening showers outside, the walk was cancelled. Inside, the
group was very sunny. 
Click here for more . . .
Medical
Breakthrough :-) Cooling Lab Treatments - by Kelly Anderson Erb
Billy
and I took my father to radiation therapy one day a few weeks ago.
When we left the house it was a nice, cool day for Billy to wait in
the car. (He LOVES the car). By the time we arrived, however, I was
not comfortable leaving him as the temperature had risen quickly.
I
suited him up and he came into the waiting room with us. Everyone
was crazy for him, of course. One young man who is receiving
radiation for a brain tumor was petting Billy (big black lab) and
commented on his tail wagging being like a fan! This young man
shared that he gets very hot and quite claustrophobic during his
treatment. He said that he was going to try and remember Billy's
tail fanning him when his symptoms began.
We were
still in the waiting room when the man returned and he said that he
had never had a better treatment because he concentrated on Billy's
tail fanning him! What a blessing for both of us! (See this posted
on our blog too)
Where
to Socialize Your Dog by Nancy
Dixon
If
anyone is looking for public places that a dog can go in, I have
used Lowe's, Gander Mountain and Bass Pro Shop
(Harrisburg) for training. All welcome dogs as long as they are on
a leash. Bass Pro has been the best, as they have all types of
walking surfaces (carpet, tile, brick, wood, stone), an elevator
and stairs, water features, mounted animals, noise, kids, other
dogs, food smells and all the employees have doggie treats! It has
given my dog many experiences all in one place.
Thanks Teams! - Karen Gerth
With so
many events going on lately, I just want to thank each and every
one of you who has given of your time and efforts to help staff
booths, give presentations, do additional visits, and helped cover
most everything we've requested. We couldn't do it without you.
Thank you all for your dedication and support!
Saying Good-bye to Millie- by Monica Daniels
I am
sad to share the news that we had to say good-bye to Millie on
Saturday morning (September 10). She took a turn for the worse and
was not responding to pain meds, etc.
I
was so hoping that she would be able to visit her friends at Acadia
one last time. Millie had many bad habits-- getting to the dirty
dishes in the dishwasher, stealing food off counters and table,
ripping into the trash wherever she went, and things like
destroying dog beds and people quilts. But when she went to work,
she really was an angel.
That
was what she loved more than anything else!!! She leaves a big
hole!
Monica, we are so saddened to hear of Millie's
passing. Many of us remember her and her sweet sweet disposition.
For anyone who has seen the KPETS DVD, it's sweet little Millie
who gives the kisses as the little boy 'reads' to her at the
library. She is also the one shaking hands with Monica's daugher,
Lisa as she "leave pawprints on peoples' hearts".
And that is so true of
Millie!
- Karen Gerth
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